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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Warrior Wishes Montana—an organization supporting veterans and first responders—will host a fundraiser at 105 Brewing in Billings Heights this Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the event will feature live music, a silent auction, cornhole, and a dunk tank with every drink purchase donating $1 toward assisted veterans. KULR8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Loren Smoker was sentenced to 75 years in prison on August 8 for fatally shooting 27-year-old Dennis Rolon at Central Avenue and Shiloh Road—courts convicted him of deliberate homicide and tampering with evidence. KULR8
- ➤ Billings Police Department chased a suspected stolen vehicle Tuesday evening from Terry Avenue to King Avenue East—one officer fired his gun during the miles-long pursuit. Billings Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After nine months of layoffs at Stillwater Mine—over 700 Montana families still wait for answers as they hope proposed tariffs on Russian palladium will restore jobs, Christina Holcomb said her family is struggling after her husband lost his mine job and now works long hours while she works full-time to cover their needs. KTVQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Billings school custodians have been deep cleaning classrooms and hallways all summer and are speeding up repairs before school starts—a mid-June schedule change has pushed them to work even harder to finish on time. Their teamwork keeps every facility ready for students when classes begin. KTVQ
- ➤ Billings nonprofit Tumbleweed is giving over 300 backpacks and school supplies to homeless students to help them return to school. Billings Public Schools is collaborating with Tumbleweed — which also offers haircuts, meals, and clothing—to connect students with the support they need. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials and advocates met Tuesday in Billings at the Hilton Garden Inn during the Opioid Overdose Prevention Summit—where data showed Montana had 774 fatal overdoses from 2020 to 2024, peaking at 178 in 2022—before falling to 165 in 2023. They also discussed new tracking methods along major highways to help stop more fentanyl deaths. Billings Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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Rodeo Billings
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Montana Fair — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rodeo action at the PRCA Pro Rodeo High School Showcase.
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Outdoor Country Dance Party
6-8 p.m. — Meadowlark Brewing — Free entry — Dance the evening away with line dancing and a fun country atmosphere on the patio.
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Race for the Minds
8 AM – 12 PM — Medicine Crow Middle School — Supportive run — A fun run aimed at raising awareness and supporting those affected by Dementia and Alzheimer's.
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Comedy Night with Colum Tyrrell
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $22.65 — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising star comedian Colum Tyrrell in an intimate setting.
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Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
12-2 p.m. — Billings Public Library — Free entry — Embark on a fantasy adventure battling monsters and solving mysteries.
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Billings Night of Worship 2025
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Pioneer Park — Free entry — A city-wide worship event featuring local leaders and a Ministry Fair showcasing local non-profits.
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49 Winchester Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $33.65 to $59.15 — Enjoy a night of alt-country music with 49 Winchester and special guest Marfa.
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Ogden Raptors vs. Billings Mustangs
12:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Ogden Raptors and Billings Mustangs at Dehler Park.
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Ogden Raptors vs. Billings Mustangs
12:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting day of baseball in the heart of Billings.
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Logan Ryan Band Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Pub Station — Ticket details available — Experience the raw storytelling of Red Dirt Country and Americana by Logan Ryan Band.
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